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AY61 YCD

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,196 mi
Last recorded52,196 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 YCD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 52,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 52,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,094 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 45,498 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 45,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 44,033 miles

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Rear rear springs corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 44,033 miles

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Rear rear springs corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,785 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,257 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 37,772 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 37,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 33,585 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,839 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,101 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking

Rear rear exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,333 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 9,321 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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AY61 YCD is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,249 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY61 YCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY61 YCD registered?

AY61 YCD is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AY61 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 YCD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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